Balancing equations
- Created by: Bethany Charlotte 2015
- Created on: 21-06-15 14:26
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- Balancing equations
- Subscripts - the small numbers in an equation that we see.
- Coefficients - The big numbers in an equation that we see.
- Always balance equations by adding coefficients.
- Never add subscripts - it changes the formula!
- 1. Count number of atoms in each element.
- 2. What do you need to balance the equation?
- 3. After each addition, recount to see what else you need to add.
- 4. Now add more to the other side if you need to, make sure it is balanced.
- The equation will need to be balanced for the equation to be true.
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